“Web 3.0 is the era of experts — not writers”
The above quote is from CEO Jason Calacanis of Mahalo.com, a “learn anything” site that repurposes content from around the web. When he began his venture, he reportedly said that the site wasn’t reliant on Google, and that he could build a loyal base of visitors without it.
Publishing What the World a Search Engine Wants
Thrown into the spotlight by Google’s recently declared update targeting the practice of content farming, so-called info factories and their presence online is impossible to ignore. And for freelancers looking for a reliable source of income, however modest, the work they offer can be enticing. Part of the February 27 episode of CBC’s Sunday Edition […]
And the survey says…
American freelance business writers earn an average of $25-30,000 per year, according to an informal survey completed by 67 members of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers (SABEW). The poll found that freelancers are paid between 75 cents and $1 per word, if they are paid by the word, or an average of $250 per assigment. […]
Finkle going to bat for independent writers
Toronto writer Derek Finkle’s first feature assignment netted him a cover story in Toronto Life. It all started in 1993 when he became the magazine’s first intern. The story was about a sting operation on a paid hit and it introduced Finkle to key police sources that would prove helpful to his later work. But […]
What do you say when they ask if you’ll work for free?
We’re hearing that a certain national TV broadcaster – not the CBC – has been inviting people onto national news programs in return for … no payment. Sometimes, it may make sense for you to appear on a program without getting paid for it. If you’ve written a book and you figure going on national […]
